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Translating research evidence into clinical practice Evidence based practice requires the integration of the best research evidence with our clinical expertise and our patient’s unique values and circumstances. (Straus et al 2010)

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Translating research evidence into clinical practice Despite knowledge of EBP to improve patient outcomes, there remains a significant time gap in translation of evidence into clinical practice. Additionally, only a small proportion of evidence based findings have been implemented into clinical practice. (Beech 2014; Green 2014)

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Challenges for allied health professionals Increasing amounts of research is being published – Approximately 20 000 papers on public health published yearly (Clarke et al 2007) – More than 18 000 RCTs and 3 500 systematic reviews indexed on “PEDro” (Elkins et al 2013) Increased access for health professionals with the impact of electronic and open access journals

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Within a local context - challenges Lack of high quality, relevant clinical research in some areas of clinical practice Overwhelming volume of research (of varying quality) Therapist knowledge, training and skill – Clinical – Searching, appraising and implementing evidence Staffing resources resulting in workload pressures limiting time, and an environment of high staff turnover Patient expectations Organisational culture

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Within a local context - strategies Education in evidence based practice Journal groups Peer review Clinical leaders Research in the clinical setting How do we make these strategies effective and sustainable?